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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.60, 813.80 and 195.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.60, 813.80 and 195.86 is: 293.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.60 : 813.80 = 195.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.60/813.80 = 195.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.60x = 813.80 × 195.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.60x = 159,393.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,393.39/542.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.76

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